Educator FAQ
- How do educators use WorkKeys?
- Why should I attend the WorkKeys National Conference?
- How do I motivate my students to take the test seriously?
- How can I get my local employers involved?
- How do we become a WorkKeys testing site?
- How much do the WorkKeys assessments cost?
- How do I pay for the WorkKeys assessments?
- How long does it take to get the test booklets after placing my order?
- How long does it take to get the score reports back?
- What is on the standard WorkKeys score report?
- Which reports do I give to my students?
- Can I get my students' scores faster?
How do educators use WorkKeys®?
Why should I attend the WorkKeys National Conference?
Many of the speakers and attendees are educators. The WorkKeys National Conference provides an opportunity to network with other people in your field and discover how WorkKeys is used across the country.
How do I motivate my students to take the test seriously?
The best way to motivate students is to show them how higher scores will benefit them—for example, with higher salaries. Explain that higher skill levels mean higher pay. Encourage them to browse the WorkKeys scores needed for different careers to help them find their strengths and weaknesses compared to the career they are interested in pursuing. Tell them to take their score reports or National Career Readiness Certificate with them to job interviews. Even if the employer is not requiring WorkKeys scores, students can present them as documentation of their abilities.
How can I get my local employers involved?
Meet with local employers and show them how a WorkKeys score report and National Career Readiness Certificates document job applicants' skills. Show them how asking for WorkKeys scores or a certificate will benefit them as part of the hiring process.
How do we become a WorkKeys testing site?
Information is available on how to become a WorkKeys Internet Version testing site. If you are interested in paper-and-pencil testing, call 1/800-WORKKEY (967-5539) and we will send an order form to you.
How much do the WorkKeys assessments cost?
Call 1-800/WORKKEY (967-5539) to receive pricing for educational institutions.
How do I pay for the WorkKeys assessments?
Your site will be billed on a monthly basis. Paper-and-pencil tests are not billed until they are scored. WorkKeys Internet Version (WKIV) tests are billed on a monthly basis for activity during the previous month.
How long does it take to get the test booklets after placing my order?
It takes 7–10 business days to receive WorkKeys test booklets. Please order your test booklets at least two weeks before your testing date. Rush shipments are available. Additional mailing charges will be billed to your site.
How long does it take to get the score reports back?
It usually takes 10 working days to receive scores from a paper-and-pencil administration of the WorkKeys tests.
WorkKeys Internet Version (WKIV) tests provide an instant score report, and official reports are available within 24 hours.
What is on the standard WorkKeys score report?
For information about standard WorkKeys reports, see our understanding your WorkKeys scores information for students.
Which reports do I give to my students?
Students should receive a copy of the Memo and Summary reports.
Can I get my students' scores faster?
We will fax the scores to you and place the reports in regular mail unless you request overnight mail. Any mailing costs other than regular mail will be billed to your site.
There are additional fees for expedited scoring.
| 24-hour scoring fees | |
|---|---|
| Cost per answer folder | Type of answer document |
| $20.00 | Multiple-choice |
$10.00 |
Listening |
| Writing | |
| Business Writing | |
Prices apply to domestic ACT customers only.
© 2008 by ACT, Inc. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.